MSI GS30 2M (13.3-Inch, 2015)

63 reviews

Dec, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 63 reviews of MSI GS30 2M (13.3-Inch, 2015). The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the portability.

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Consumer review (amazon.ca)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of MSI GS30 2M (13.3-Inch, 2015) from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.ca.

50% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

Expert review by : Edward Chester (trustedreviews.com)

MSI GS30 Shadow with GamingDock

Hands-on: The latest attempt to add desktop graphics to a wafer-thin, lightweight laptop

We’re really happy to see another attempt at creating a graphics card dock and laptop solution, and MSI seems to have made a decent attempt with the GS30 Shadow and GamingDock. We’re not really sold on the inclusion of speakers or the styling of the...

Feb, 2015

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Expert review by : Kevin Lee (techradar.com)

MSI GS30 Shadow review

An Ultrabook with desktop graphics power

Unparalleled performance ; Attractive, sophisticated styling ; Simple upgradeability

Short battery life, Gets fairly hot, very loud ; Requires extra equipment

MSI successfully combines its laptop and GamingDock into a powerful gaming machine, but neither part of this dynamic duo shines on its own.

Mar, 2015

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Expert review by : Leo Waldock (kitguru.net)

MSI GS30 Shadow with Gaming Dock Review

When we previewed the MSI GS30 Shadow and GamingDock at the end of 2014 we were blown away by the co When we previewed the MSI GS30 Shadow and GamingDock at the end of 2014 we were blown away by the combination of Core i7-4870HQ CPU in the laptop and...

Epic gaming performance from the Core i7 and GTX 980.

It is very expensive

If MSI can cut the price of the GS30 Shadow w/ GamingDock, they may well have a winner on their hands.

Mar, 2015

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Expert review by : Florian Glaser (notebookcheck.net)

MSI GS30 Notebook Review

Transformation. Compact subnotebook or fully fledged desktop replacement: The MSI GS30 wants to be both at the same time. Our review will reveal whether the GamingDock model does so successfully or whether it sits on the fence.

Low and ultra-lightweight chassis, Docking station with desktop GPU, Backlit Keyboard, Elegant design, IPS display

Too few ports (notebook), Turbo utilization is not optimal, Very annoying fan noise, Throttling under full load, Poor battery life

Apart from Alienware, MSI belongs to the few gaming companies which have the courage to offer a notebook with optional graphics amplifier. However, the risky concept was implemented quite well. Due to the hot-headed Core i7-4870HQ, the notebook can...

May, 2015

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Expert review by : Salehuddin Bin Husin (hardwarezone.com)

Performance preview: MSI GS30 2M Shadow notebook and Gaming Dock

We've previously had a detailed hands-on with the MSI GS30 2M Shadow notebook and its dock. In light of MSI's recent reveal of the machine at CES 2015, we now have the performance numbers to go along with our earlier article. Find out if this unique...

Jan, 2015

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Bad Screen; Impossible Customer Service

Buy the extended warranty. My screen problems did not appear (or I didn't discern them) until after the usual warranty had expired.

Very fast. Light

After several months, small light (bright) dots started to appear on my screen Customer service website is a nightmare and no email contacts for US The computer feels cheap Cannot turn off the lighted band around the outside, bottom. Fan seems to run...

Dec, 2015

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Perfect for commuting

Though this is laptop is being marketed for Gamers I find it the perfect solution for going back and forth from the office and traveling. For years I have been totting a desktop with a handle to and from the office and a super heavy Alien-ware laptop...

Super Fast and Light

Fan in a bit loud but not a problem because I put the base unit behind my monitors

Nov, 2015

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Great Dock, Laptop Problem

I understand that this is a great setup, but the laptop fan rattling sound appeared randomly (Never dropped, handled with utmost care). I paid 2300 for this machine it should not have an rattling fan 1 week in. Overall I am currently disappointed...

Great Dock (No problems) ; Nice Setup (Portable Laptop, its a great machine tbh) ; Compatible with a high end g card (Got myself a gtx 960 evga and it is beautiful)

Noise (Laptop is noisy but I don't mind the regular fan sound) BUT ; the gs30 fan started rattling (Off Axle,or something??) AND the dock is on solid ground ; Nothing else, other than maybe price

Sep, 2015

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Great Dock, Laptop Problem

-Great Dock (No problems) -Nice Setup (Portable Laptop, its a great machine tbh) -Compatible with a high end g card (Got myself a gtx 960 evga and it is beautiful)

-Noise (Laptop is noisy but I don't mind the regular fan sound) BUT the gs30 fan started rattling (Off Axle,or something??) AND the dock is on solid ground.... -Nothing else, other than maybe price?

Sep, 2015

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Best laptop I've ever had (2nd Review)

The docking station has been fitted with: - AMD FirePro W8100 - Seagate Hybrid 4TB 8GB MLC SSD as Cache - x2 SAMSUNG SM951 M.2 256GB (SSD) - Never recognized by the Bios

Small portable that performs very well for the size. This is the fastest laptop I've ever owned and still has room to be even faster. The dual SSD's can be upgraded to a higher IOPS counter parts. The processor and Iris graphics are good for regular...

The display is so thin that it makes it feel like its going to break but I rather be careful than make it heavier. The surface material feels nice but absorbs the oil from the hands and has to constantly be cleaned. The MSI Gaming badge and the shiny...

Sep, 2015

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